“Good enough” isn’t good enough
Investing in people, safety, and sustainability to move America responsibly.
2024
Investing in our Team
Supporting growth, safety, and success through training, development, and care for our Team Members
ACBL provides a comprehensive range of benefits to support the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of Team Members and their families.
In 2024, ACBL’s 2,659-strong workforce grew more resilient and diverse through inclusive hiring and engagement initiatives.
Through continuous development programs, ACBL fosters career growth, leadership, and long-term expertise across its workforce.
The Mutual Care Fund empowers team members to support one another during unexpected challenges, reinforcing a culture of shared care and community.
We believe empowering people at every level drives operational excellence and builds a more inclusive, sustainable inland marine industry.
Building for the Future
Expanding our fleet, strengthening infrastructure, and leading the way for a more resiliant industry
Investing in fleet, operations, and leadership to secure a stronger, sustainable future on the waterways.
With new hopper barges, advanced towboats, and upgraded support vessels, the fleet is stronger, safer, and more sustainable than ever.
Optimized systems and aligned teams deliver better visibility, efficiency, and service across the network.
In 2024, ACBL’s leadership helped secure critical support and investments for the inland waterway system.
Committed to building a stronger maritime industry and thriving river communities.
Safety & Operational Integrity
Protecting our people and reinforcing the systems that keep our vessels, crews, and customers safe
In 2024, two ACBL vessel crews were honored for courageous, life-saving actions that exemplify safety and seamanship on the river.
ACBL outperforms industry safety benchmarks, earning Jones F. Devlin Awards for 69 vessels in 2024.
Eighteen years of incident- and injury-free operations at ACBL’s Memphis Terminal reflect our safety-first culture.
For two consecutive years, ACBL has been recognized with the LyondellBasell GoalZERO Award for outstanding operational safety.
AI-powered training modules now deliver faster, role-specific safety instruction, improving learning retention and access to critical compliance content.
Environmental Stewardship
Reducing emissions, modernizing our fleet, and protecting the waterways that power our business
In 2024, 107 vessels were honored for exceptional environmental performance with CSA Environmental Achievement Awards.
Through expanded refill stations and reusable bottle use, ACBL has cut more than 65,000 single-use plastic bottles from the waste stream as of July 2025.
Our upgraded fleet delivers greater efficiency and reliability, preventing more than 20,000 metric tons of CO₂e emissions.
In 2024, ACBL partnered with Living Lands & Waters to plant more than 6,000 native trees and remove more than 4,700 pounds of river debris.
Working with industry and federal partners, ACBL supports sustainable waterway management and infrastructure improvements.